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Mrs. Tardy from New Orleans, LA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reach for the Stars, Earn Your Rewards!

Help me give my students motivation by incentivizing them to help them stay engaged and focused on their learning. When done thoughtfully, they can provide clear rewards for effort, improvement, and achievement. Helps build confidence also in students.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Tardy's classroom raised $517

This project is fully funded

My Project

Rewards can give students a tangible reason to stay focused and complete tasks. Incentives can encourage students to behave well. For instance, offering points or privileges for good behavior (like listening attentively or being respectful) can reinforce those actions. Recognizing effort and achievement can boost a student’s confidence. For example, awarding incentives for improvement, rather than just perfection, can help build a growth mindset, where students are more willing to try and learn from mistakes. When incentives are tied to specific academic goals, they can help students understand what is expected and provide a clear path to success. This can guide students to take ownership of their learning.

Sometimes, when a student is struggling, the right incentive can help them push through.

Rewards tied to incremental progress (such as completing a challenging task or reaching a milestone) can help students feel like their hard work is paying off. My students try so hard to do their best , and this is why I would like to continue to give them rewards! We would like a variety of hot chips, cookies, crackers, and breakfast bars.

Mrs. Tardy KIPP Leadership Charter School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hot Chips Snacks Variety Pack for Adults - Fiery Spicy Snack Bag Care Package - Bulk Assortment (30 pack) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Peanut Free Snacks & Tree Nut-Free Snacks Variety Pack - Allergy Friendly Snacks for Kids Individually Wrapped - Cookies, Candy, Crackers, Chips - Bulk Assortment (58 Count) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Ultimate Variety Sampler Care Package - Gift Package, Snacks, Chips, Cookies, Bars, Candies, Nuts Gift Box, Great for HALLOWEEN, Christmas, Thanks Giving, Office Meetings ,Friends & Family, Military,College Students (50 Count) • Amazon Business $35.97 1 $35.97
Sweet Gifting Valentines Snack Box Variety Pack 60 Count - Assorted Snacks Variety Pack for Adults, Easter Snack Gift Basket and Care Package, Snacks Box for Kids Chips, Candies, Office Snacks in Bulk • Amazon Business $31.98 1 $31.98
CRAVEBOX Snack Box (50 Count) Valentines Day Variety Pack Gift Care Package Basket Adult Kid Guy Girl Women Men Birthday College Student Office Back to School • Amazon Business $31.63 1 $31.63
Arizona Fruit Punch Drink, Tetra Box, 216 Fl Oz, Pack of 32 • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Frito Lay Ultimate Classic Snacks Package, Variety Assortment of Chips, Cookies, Crackers, & Nuts, (Pack of 40) (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $26.91 1 $26.91
Nutri-Grain Soft Baked Breakfast Bars, Made with Whole Grains, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (4 Boxes, 32 Bars) • Amazon Business $19.81 1 $19.81
Hot Chips Variety Pack - Takis Fuego, Flamin' Hot Cheetos, and Chester's Hot Fries Pack of 12 with a Mystery Item, Perfect Snack with a Surprise • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Snack Stacks, Lunch Snacks, Office and Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (27 Cups) • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
Goldfish Crackers Big Smiles Variety Pack with Cheddar, Colors, and Pretzels, Snack Packs, 30 Ct • Amazon Business $12.86 1 $12.86
GoGo squeeZ Applesauce and Fruit Puree Variety Pack, Apple, Banana & Strawberry, 3.2 oz (Pack of 20), Unsweetened Fruit Snacks for Kids, Gluten Free, Nut Free and Dairy Free, BPA Free Pouches • Amazon Business $11.88 1 $11.88
Rice Krispies Treats Mini Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Kids Snacks, Lunch Snacks, Variety Pack, 20.1oz Box (52 Bars) • Amazon Business $10.98 1 $10.98
RITZ Bits Cheese and RITZ Bits Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches Variety Pack, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.86 1 $9.86
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Gluten Free, Bulk Pack, Individual Single Serve Bags, 0.8 oz (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $8.48 1 $8.48
Gushers Fruit Flavored Snacks, Tropical and Strawberry Flavors, Family Pack, 20 Pouches, 16 oz • Amazon Business $5.53 1 $5.53
Pillsbury Mini Soft Baked Cookies, Chocolate Chip, Snack Bags, 10 ct • Amazon Business $5.48 1 $5.48
Fruit Roll-Ups, Fruit by the Foot, Gushers, Fruit Flavored Snacks Variety Pack, Gluten Free, Stocking Stuffer, 16 Ct, 10.2 oz • Amazon Business $4.12 1 $4.12
Sun-Maid Vanilla Yogurt Coated Raisins - (10 Pack) 0.5 oz Mini Snack-Size Box - Yogurt Covered Dried Fruit Snack for Lunches and Snacks • Amazon Business $3.51 1 $3.51

Materials cost

$370.90

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$32.45

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$438.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.45

Total project goal

$516.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$516.36

2 Donors

-$361.36

Donations toward project cost

-$307.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.20

match offer

-$155.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$131.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.25

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